Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics
Live Auction, 11 October 2010
Session Two
Lot Estimate
ZAR 60 000 - 90 000
About this Item
South African 1926-2009
Loaves and Fishes
signed
acrylic on board, with brass frame
89 by 61cm, including frame
Notes
Loaves and Fishes explores the symbolic significance of food, highlighting the sacramental association of food with qualities of generosity and care that emphasise humanity. As a young soldier in post-war Florence, Skotnes was exposed to the canon of Western religious art. Throughout his career he was commissioned to produce murals, including The Last Supper, completed in 1990 for Santa Sophia, the Institute for Catholic Education in Pretoria, to which this painting bears a strong resemblance.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the current owners
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